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East Danforth.

Main-street energy on the east end — Danforth Avenue's shops and patios, the subway at your door, and a corridor still shifting from industrial to residential.

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Guide updated · September 2026

Danforth Avenue is the main street here, running from Broadview through Danforth Village toward Woodbine — a working commercial corridor of shops, restaurants, and the day-to-day services that make an avenue feel like a neighbourhood.

The bones are industrial, and you can still see it: converted lofts and warehouse-era buildings beside newer condos and quiet residential side streets. Line 2 is the practical draw — Greenwood and Coxwell stations put downtown a short ride away. And this is a block-by-block market: which side of the avenue, which side street, and how far from the station all show up in the numbers.

The East Danforth Monthly

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Average prices by home type, what’s selling, how fast — plus what’s happening in the neighbourhood. Straight from TRREB’s Market Watch. No fluff, no spam.

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Market stats: East Danforth

September 2026 · TRREB District E02 · by home type

$2,046,038Detached · avg price (13 sold)
$1,153,173Semi-detached · avg price (18 sold)
$1,307,500Townhouse · avg price (2 sold)
$725,667Condo apartment · avg price (3 sold)
Home typeAvg priceMedian priceSalesNew listingsAvg days on market
Detached$2,046,038$2,061,000135010
Semi-detached$1,153,173$1,150,050185010
Townhouse$1,307,500$1,307,5002713
Condo apartment$725,667$712,00033214

Townhouse and condo apartment figures are based on a small number of sales (2 and 3). Figures are for the full TRREB district, not the neighbourhood alone.

Source: TRREB Market Watch, September 2026.

The streets, parks, and buildings that define it

Danforth Avenue

The corridor's commercial spine — shops, restaurants, and patios running the length of the neighbourhood. This is the main-street energy people buy into.

Subway access

Greenwood and Coxwell stations on Line 2 sit right on the avenue, with Woodbine and Main further east. Downtown is a short ride, no transfers needed.

East Lynn Park

The neighbourhood anchor — a family-friendly park with a playground, splash pad, and a popular Thursday farmers' market running June through October.

The Woodbine corridor

Toward the Beach, the avenue gives way to quieter residential streets — the trade-off between main-street convenience and side-street calm.

Broadview & Danforth

Where the Danforth begins — the avenue’s west gateway, with converted lofts and newer condos that drew first-wave buyers east.

Local references: East Lynn Park farmers' market · City of Toronto — East Lynn Park.

Some of our transactions in East Danforth

Semi-detached home at 193 Lawlor Avenue in Toronto
December 2023 transaction · Represented the seller

193 Lawlor Avenue

3+1 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

Listed at $1,298,000

East Danforth in Toronto
Represented the buyer

757 Victoria Park Avenue

2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Listed at $299,900

East Danforth in Toronto
November 2015 transaction · Represented the seller

61 Main Street

2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

Listed at $319,000

East Danforth in Toronto
September 2015 transaction · Represented the seller

61 Main Street

2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

Listed at $339,000

Questions we hear

What kinds of homes are in East Danforth?

The corridor mixes soft lofts and converted industrial buildings around Broadview, established condos and condo townhomes, and older semi-detached and detached houses on the quieter residential side streets.

How does transit work in East Danforth?

Greenwood and Coxwell stations on Line 2 sit right on Danforth Avenue, with Woodbine and Main stations further east. The subway puts downtown a short ride away, and the Danforth GO station adds a commuter option.

What parks are nearby?

East Lynn Park is the neighbourhood anchor, with a playground, splash pad, and a popular Thursday farmers' market. Smaller parks dot the side streets throughout Danforth Village.

Loft vs condo vs house — what are the trade-offs on the corridor?

Lofts offer character — exposed concrete, open plans — but check the corporation and fees before you fall for the ceiling height. Purpose-built condos trade some character for amenity packages and simpler upkeep. Houses on the side streets trade the avenue's buzz for space and quiet. The right fit depends on the unit, the fees, and your daily routine.

What should buyers and sellers watch in East Danforth?

Micro-location matters. Which side of the avenue you're on, distance to the station, and traffic on Danforth all show up in the numbers. In condos, compare maintenance fees, parking, exposure, floor plan, and the building's financial documents before you commit.

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